Richard Williams 53261

M, #5326, b. 1830

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BirthHe was born in 1830.1 
ConvictedConvicted of felony and sentenced to 7 years on 7 January 1858 at Maidstone, Kent, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5326 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 March 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 16 July 1863 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 8760 on 4 January 1866.2 
ConvictedConvicted of obtaining money by false pretences and sentenced to 3 years on 4 January 1866 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.3 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 January 1869 at Western Australia.2 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  3. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3750442

Joseph William Simpson 53271

M, #5327, b. 1804, d. 18 January 1883
Name-Change Joseph William Simpson 5327 was also known as William Simpson 5327.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1804.1 
DeathHe died on 18 January 1883 at Mount Eliza Invalid Depot, Perth, Western Australia, Old Age.2,3,4 
BurialHe was buried circa 19 January 1883 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to life on 27 February 1854 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a miner on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5327 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 17 November 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 23 March 1869 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 11737/1883.
  4. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76932014

Thomas Johnston 53281

M, #5328, b. 1812, d. 14 February 1865
Name-Change Thomas Johnston 5328 was also known as Thomas Johnson 5328.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1812.1 
DeathHe died on 14 February 1865 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of carnal knowledge of a girl under 10 years and sentenced to life on 27 February 1856 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5328 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 2746/1865. Recorded as Thomas Johnson.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2039901840/view

William Brooks 53291

M, #5329, b. 1834, d. 2 October 1911

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William Brooks 5329 (Photo: SLWA)
BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 2 October 1911 at Brookside Farm, Northampton, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 2 October 1911 at Northampton Cemetery, Northampton, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering forged bank notes and sentenced to life on 3 March 1856 at Chelmsford, Essex, England.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a cellarman on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5329 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 9 August 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 27 April 1866 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceFrederick Holmes 4554
Bio Mentioned in "A Brand on his Coat"

and also in "Convict Teachers..."4,5 
Research CWA has him dying in 1868 but East Perth cemetery attributes this death to a man who arrived on the Berkshire. 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S45] Midwest Death Register, online midwestwaheritage.com/midwest-death-register/, https://midwestwaheritage.com/result/?id=15706
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 5000004/1912.
  4. [S56] Rica Erickson, The Brand on His Coat, pgs 226, 294, 322.
  5. [S62] Shirley M Leahy, Convict Teachers, pg 29.

John McDonald 53301

M, #5330, b. 1834, d. 20 May 1868
Name-Change John McDonald 5330 was also known as Joseph McDonald 5330.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 20 May 1868 at Lunatic Asylum, Fremantle, Western Australia, bronchitis.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to life on 12 July 1856 at Winchester, Hampshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a weaver on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5330 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 12 April 1862 at Western Australia.1 
IllnessHe was admitted to hospital for treatment of delusions |04.05.1868 in May 1868 at Fremantle, Western Australia.5 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 3893/1868. Recorded as Joseph McDonald.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046065301/view
  5. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2046056191/view

John Garratt 53311

M, #5331, b. 1834, d. 28 December 1885
Name-Change John Garratt 5331 was also known as John Garrett 5331.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 28 December 1885 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 20 years on 15 September 1856 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a marble polisher on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5331 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 23 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 March 1865 at Western Australia.1 
AccompliceJames Murphy 4856

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S95] WA Police Gazettes, online slwa.wa.gov.au/collections/collections/police-gazettes, Inquest 1886 pg 10.
  3. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 13583/1886.

Frederick Golden 53321

M, #5332, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 15 years on 8 January 1855 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5332 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 July 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 5 August 1873 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Joseph Hartley 53331

M, #5333, b. 1815, d. 1 August 1860

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BirthHe was born in 1815.1 
DeathHe died on 1 August 1860 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of uttering a forged bank note and sentenced to 15 years on 7 April 1856 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 chn as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a clerk on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5333 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 4 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1530/1860.
  4. [S85] CO 18 Despatches, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2042396211/view

John Sculley 53341

M, #5334, b. 1834, d. 26 November 1911
Name-Change John Sculley 5334 was also known as John Scully 5334.1 

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Parents His parents were Lawrence Scully & Sarah Beatty.2 
BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 26 November 1911 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.3 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 15 years on 5 January 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5334 on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 December 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 21 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 9976 on 6 April 1870.5 
ConvictedConvicted of warehouse breaking & stealing and sentenced to 7 years on 6 April 1870 at Perth, Western Australia. He had been convicted previously.6 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 1600195/1911.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 1600195/1911. Recorded as John Scully.
  5. [S7] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887.
  6. [S12] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3751517

Joseph Checkeldy 53351

M, #5335, b. 1833
Name-Change Joseph Checkeldy 5335 was also known as Joseph Chickeldy 5335.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1833.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 1 April 1857 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5335 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 5 June 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 27 October 1864 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Richard Stafford 53361

M, #5336, b. 1828, d. 8 December 1861

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
DeathHe died on 8 December 1861 at Church's Brickyard, Perth, Western Australia, Strong drink.2 
BurialHe was buried on 8 December 1861 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 6 years on 22 March 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5336 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…

Henry John Watts 53371

M, #5337, b. 1836, d. 22 May 1859

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BirthHe was born in 1836.1 
DeathHe died on 22 May 1859 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia.2,3,4 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 6 years on 11 May 1857 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gilder on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5337 on 20 November 1858.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101361/1859.
  4. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, Letter and Memoranda Books Comptroller-General to the Colonial Secretary (C22-C23) No. 219 (frame 278) https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Edwards 53381

M, #5338, b. 1834

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BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 7 years on 15 December 1856 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sailor on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5338 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 18 October 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 14 November 1863 at Western Australia.1 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.

Enoch Jordan 53391

M, #5339, b. 1829, d. 28 April 1873
Name-Change Enoch Jordan 5339 was also known as Enoch Jordon 5339.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1829 at Lincolnshire, England.1 
DeathHe died on 28 April 1873 at Colonial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Disease of the Heart.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 28 April 1873 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 14 years on 22 July 1857 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a bricklayer on 20 November 1858.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Dartmoor prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5339 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 6 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1867 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 August 1871 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 6580/1873.

James Parker 53401

M, #5340, b. 1822, d. 3 December 1874

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BirthHe was born in 1822.1 
DeathHe died on 3 December 1874 at Convict Establishment Hospital, Fremantle, Western Australia, liver disease & dropsy.1,2,3 
ConvictedConvicted of wounding with intent to murder and sentenced to death commuted to life transportation on 3 April 1848 at Central Criminal Court, London, London, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi literate as at 20 November 1858.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 20 November 1858.1 
OccupationRecorded as a tailor on 20 November 1858.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Edwin Fox arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 20 November 1858. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5340 on 20 November 1858.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 8 January 1859 at Western Australia.1 
Research CWA has the the wrong date, crime and term. 

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  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S6] Western Australia Convict Records, 1846-1930 SROWA, online Ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 8293/1875.

Thomas Bridges 53441

M, #5344, b. 1837

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BirthHe was born in 1837.1 
ConvictedConvicted of robbery and sentenced to 10 years on 22 March 1851 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 25 July 1855 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 3523 His licence was revoked 30.9.1858 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a basketmaker on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5344 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being illiterate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired in March 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

William Stone 53451

M, #5345, b. 1834, d. 3 September 1920

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Parents His father was Phillip Stone.2 
BirthHe was born in 1834.1 
DeathHe died on 3 September 1920 at Claremont, Western Australia.3,4 
BurialHe was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia. ANG CC 45.3,5 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1852 at Exeter, Devon, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 21 October 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 6489 His licence was revoked 26.10.1858 and he was sent to Portlad Prison.6 
OccupationRecorded as a labourer on 19 August 1859.1 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5345 on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 2 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
ExpiredHis sentence expired on 19 October 1862 at Western Australia.1 

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Last Edited1 Sep 2024

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Death Reg: 101180/1920.
  3. [S14] Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, online ww2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch, https://portal.mcb.wa.gov.au/name-search/ns-detail/
  4. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 101180/1920. Recorded as William Richard Stone.
  5. [S33] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213604532/…
  6. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

William Harvey 53461

M, #5346, b. 1831

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BirthHe was born in 1831.1 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 10 years on 25 February 1852 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 20 March 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 5068 His licence was revoked 24.11.1858 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 2 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a rivetter on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5346 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 31 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 14 September 1861 at Western Australia.1 
LeftHe left the colony for America per Young Phoenix on 14 January 1875.1,3 

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LeftLeft the WA Colony Index
West AustMid West Convict Database Index
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record
  3. [S76] Convicts Who Left From Albany, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60668/…

William Johnson 53471

M, #5347, b. 1828

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BirthHe was born in 1828.1 
ConvictedConvicted of pick pocket and sentenced to 10 years on 10 May 1852 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 8 July 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 5886 His licence was revoked 24.11.1858 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a blacksmith on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5347 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 1 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 July 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

John Ellison 53481

M, #5348, b. 1814
Name-Change John Ellison 5348 was also known as John Ashley 5348.1 

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BirthHe was born in 1814.1 
ConvictedConvicted of larceny and sentenced to 10 years on 29 November 1852 at Nether Knutsford, Cheshire, England. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 11 November 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 4803 His licence was revoked 15.1.1859 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was married 3 children as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a gardener on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5348 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 20 January 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Conditional PardonHis Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 May 1861 at Western Australia.1 

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MultipleTransported Twice
Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

John Goodson 53491

M, #5349, b. 1821, d. circa 10 June 1870

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BirthHe was born in 1821.1 
DeathHe died circa 10 June 1870 at Perth, Western Australia.2,3 
BurialHe was buried on 10 June 1870 at East Perth Cemetery, East Perth, Western Australia.2 
ConvictedConvicted of burglary and sentenced to 15 years on 14 July 1849 at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 6 February 1856 at Millbank Prison, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Licence No. 6585 His licence was revoked 24.1.1859 and he was sent to Portland Prison.4 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a baker on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5349 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 
Cert. of FreedomHis Certificate of Freedom was granted on 29 January 1868 at Western Australia.1 

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Where ConvictedEngland (7448)
Last Edited30 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S11] East Perth Cemeteries, online eastperthcemeteries.com.au, https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/…
  3. [S9] WA BDM's, online www.bdm.justice.wa.gov.au, Reg: 4650/1870.
  4. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record

William Williams 53501

M, #5350, b. 1835
Name-Change William Williams 5350 was also known as William Roberts 5350. 

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BirthHe was born in 1835.1 
ConvictedConvicted of stealing coin and sentenced to 10 years on 19 October 1852 at Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales. He had been convicted previously.1 
LicenceHe was released on Licence on 31 March 1856 at Portland Prison, Portland, Dorset, England. Licence No. 6590 His licence was revoked 21.2.1859 and he was sent to Portland Prison.2 
Family Status He claimed that his marital status was unmarried as at 19 August 1859.1 
OccupationRecorded as a sawyer on 19 August 1859.1 
TransportedTransported to WA on the Sultana arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 19 August 1859. He had been collected from Portland prison.1 
Convict NoAssigned with Convict No. 5350 on 19 August 1859.1 
LiteracyRecorded as being semi-literate as at 19 August 1859.1 
Ticket of LeaveHis Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 February 1860 at Western Australia.1 

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ShipSultana Convict Index
Where ConvictedWales (256)
Last Edited30 Jun 2023

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Citations

  1. [S26] FHWA Convict SIG Records - Largely sourced from Convicts in Western Australia 1850 - 1887 by Rica Erickson and Gilliian O'Mara,48 May St, Bayswater, WA.
  2. [S155] Records of the Prison Commission, online unknown url, https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record